Government plans 10 000 homes for war workers in Seattle
Announcement by Commerce officials states Seattle will receive 10 000 emergency war workers who may become permanent. The construction push aims to build thousands of houses before January 1 through a coordinated effort by Seattle’s building bureau and Commerce. Skilled and unskilled workers are urged to apply starting Monday at 194 Cobb.
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Seattle
Comenerce
Bureau of
The
of Commerce
Missing City Ordinances Stymie Officials In City Hall
City officials struggle to locate two key ordinances after a chaotic search in City Hall. Mayor Hanson and acting Mayor Bol, with clerks and councilmen, suspected Conklin’s role in the disappearance of ordinances. One ordinance would transfer 217000 dollars from the city general fund to the rail fund, the other would authorize the public works board to buy 25 street cars.
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Conklin
Bol
G. A. Conklin
Hanson
City General Fund
Rail
Board of Public Works
Skagit trio held on distillery tax charge
Frank Powell, Dyer and Haight, all of Skagit County, were arrested Friday by the United States marshal and charged with operating distilleries without paying the federal tax.
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Powell
Frank & Dyer
Haight
Skagit County
United Marshal
Aviators Fire Roye and Nesse in World War I
Allied aviators bomb key railway centers at Roye and Nesse causing multiple explosions and fires. French forces push front southward, seizing Contoire and St Hubert wood as Germany considers new conscripts from 1920 class amid high casualty pressures.
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Roye
Nesse
Montdidier
Nesle
Chaulnes
Contoire
St. Hubert Wood
Germany
Marne
Somme
Gasoline Rises in Los Angeles County Despite U S Order
Los Angeles, Aug 10. Gasoline and kerosene in Los Angeles County rose by half a cent as State Oil Director D M Folsom announced a plan to stabilize prices west of the Rockies. He cited higher freight rates and said the government will not let demand near the Rockies dictate prices.
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Los Angeles
D. M. Folsom
Rocky Mountains
Los Angeles County
Folsom
Rockies
Court Orders Name of Family Changed
Mrs. Alice Morgan Von Brincken today changed her name to Alice Morgan Roe del because of discredit from the Hin du revolt plot machinations involving Baron Von Brincken former German vice consul. Judge Reasly granted the writ changing her name and that of her children.
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San Jose
Cal
Alice Morgan von Brincken
Alice Morgan Roedel
Baron von Brincken
Reasly
Roeder
Green Lake Hosts Sailors for Big Feed and Dance
Green Lake residents entertained 180 sailors from the naval training camp on furlough Friday night. Rain shifted plans from outdoor to hall dining at Seward Park, as the Redmen postponed their lodge to serve the big feed followed by a dance. Women in charge included Mrs. M. M Deak, W. W. Mayenent, W. D. Logan, Ernie Wolf and Sell.
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Green Lake
Naval Training Camp
Seward Park
Redmen
M. M Deak
W. W. Mayenent
W. D. Logan
Ernie Wolf
Sell
Apartment House Raid At Exclusive Washington Apts
Police raided the exclusive Washington apartments on Second Ave and Virginian nt arresting two women. They said the suspects would be held for investigation Saturday.
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Washington Apartments
Second Ave
Virginian Nt
If you value your watch let Haynes repair it
Advertisement promoting Haynes repair services for watches at Neat Liberty theatre.
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Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Hesketh Resolution to Curb Seattle Rent Hogs
City council seeks legal avenues to curb rent profiteering amid war effort. It asks the corporation counsel to advise on lawful options and, if city power is lacking, urges federal intervention as a war measure to protect workers from rising housing costs.
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Hesketh
Seattle
City of Beattie
Naval Students at U Will Cruise for 60 Days Each Year
Naval students at the University of Washington begin a four year naval course under Rear Admiral Chauncey Thomas. Graduates receive a naval reserve commission and a BS in naval science, with summer cruises on battleships to Alaska or Hawaii for practical training. Enrollees may join naval reserves and receive uniforms and about $100 annually, with potential further officer training if needed.
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United States Naval Reserves
University of Washington
Chauncey Thomas
Naval Reserves
Alaska
Hawaii
Thomas
Annapolia
Elmer Curtis Receives News Of Surviving Son In Battle
Elmer Curtis of 1071 FB James St. Seattle rejoices as a telegram confirms his son Elmer Jr is alive in an American base hospital after being wounded by shrapnel. A later letter from Elmer Jr recounts the front experience and hope amid the war. Curtis vows continued resolve as more American troops are expected.
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Elmer Curtis
James St. Curtis
France
War Department T
Elmer Jr
Curtis
Glad
Curtin
Morse
Seattle
Althe
Rhine
Young Baker Aids War Department Work
Jack Baker, youngest volunteer at the War Department and son of the secretary of war, helps by delivering messages around the state building. He works without pay, receiving pin money from his father, sacrificing summer vacation for patriotic duties.
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War Department
Jack” Baker
Secretary of War
War and Navy
A Thrift Stamp A Day Keeps the Hun Away
A brief wartime notice promotes daily thrift stamp use to support national defense efforts. The slogan emphasizes consistent stamp purchases as a morale and funding push, urging readers to contribute through regular savings.
Pass Bill Asking O.K. on Rail Bonds
City council adopts ordinance to issue 1 200 009 dollars in bonds to expand municipal traction lines. Measure by Councilman Erickson aims to extend the railway from city units north of Green Lake to connect with the elevated line and Lake Burien route beyond the southern limits.
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Capital Trues
Ihs
Erickson
Green Lake
Elevated
Lake Burien
Slacker Convictes Arrive At confinement Camp
Thirty two slackers from the Iron Mountain range in Minnesota were brought to Camp Dodge under heavy guard and confined for failing to fill out questionnaires. One man attempted escape by leaping from the train but was stopped.
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Camp Dodge
Iron Mountain Range
Minnesota
Crew of Torpedoed U. S. Vessel Landed
A British steamer reached Hampton Roads Virginia with the captain and crew of the American schooner Stanley M. Seaman after it was sunk by a submarine at 11:30 am on August 5 about 100 miles east of Cape Hatteras. The ship was picked up by the steamer August.
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Washington
Hampton Roads
Stanley M. Seaman
Cape Hatteras
Navy Department
Fake officer sentenced in Chicago case
Ulysses G. Case Jr., a Washington DC clerk, posed as an army captain in Chicago. He pleaded guilty to faking his position and was sentenced to six months in the house of correction.
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Chicago
Ulysses G. Case, Jr
Washington, D. C
House of Correction
Packing Employes Strike at Swift and Armour Packeries
One hundred warehouse employes at local Swift and Armour packing house branches walked out on August 10 demanding an eight hour day with pay comparable to that for similar workers in Chicago. Seattle Audubon society plans a meeting on August 13 at 7 p m in the Arcade building assembly hall to hear Mrs. Chas Crickmore discuss eastern Audubon societies.
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Angeles
Swift and Armour Packing House
Chicago
Seattle Audubon Society
Tuesaday
At & Pm
Arcade Building
Chas. Crickmore Peak
Audubon Societies
Departure of 69th Shown in Movies
The 69th regiment heavy artillery moves through Seattle streets en route to join American forces in France. The feature heads Star Liberty Weekly Sunday at the Liberty theatre. Red Cross women distribute tobacco and candy to the men as other films show varied Red Cross war activities locally.
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69Th Regiment
Seattle
France
Star-Liberty
Liberty Theatre
Red Cross
Men of the 69th Arrive Safely at East Coast Port
The 69th heavy artillery battalion, after an Seattle entrainment on July 31 and a parade down Second Avenue, has reached the East Coast as district coast defense announces the first leg of its journey to France. The unit, including many Seattle men, left Seattle and Columbia River defense stations for the voyage to join American battle lines.
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69Th Heavy Artillery
Seattle
Second Ave
East Coast
District Coast Defense Headquarters
69Th
France
Sound Forts
Columbia River
Coast Artillery
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